Ours For Tonight: The Wicked Holiday Duet Book #1

by Allena Scott

~The past carries many secrets that are too heavy for our future.~

Things started to spiral when my best friend and I both fell for Aria Mitchell, a girl we saw reading in her bookstore in the middle of town. She seemed too good for our chaotic lives and complicated pasts. Plus, she doesn't seem like the type of girl who would agree to be shared by murderers. All we wished for was to make her ours for one night. One single taste of her, and she would be out of our system for good. The only barrier was her piece of trash boyfriend, leaving us hoping for just one conversation at the biggest Halloween party in town tonight.

Genres: Halloween

71 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 13, 2025

About the author

Allena Scott is a multi-genre indie author from Tennessee. She grew up reading all the books she could get her hands on. When Allena isn’t reading or writing, she’s spending time with her amazing family, binge-watching TV series and movies, or baking her next delicious treat.

Reviews

[Mia S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

D&D

Dark & dirty! Super short but packs a punch and cannot wait for book 2! Aria is celebrating Halloween in Salem, works at a book store and owns a black cat- yes all love BUT comes home early. Yes devastation at first then hello for masked men in a graveyard of all places.

[aly✨ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, spicy, and to the point. Nothing like a Halloween read in the middle of May! 👻

[Alexia Fisher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m a sucker for a short, spicy novella—and this one delivered everything and more. I’m beyond thrilled it’s only the first book, because that ending? I needed more. I wasn’t ready for it to be over! While there’s a clear plot brewing in this duet, book one just gives us a tantalizing taste, which only amps up my excitement for the next installment.

You’ve got tattooed, muscular criminals completely obsessed with a bookstore owner—honestly, what could be more perfect? The spice in this book was absolutely unhinged, and I was so here for every second of it. If you love fast-paced, steamy reads, this is a must-add to your TBR.

[Brittany Willaert · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was absolutely amazing! It was a great read, perfectly structured, well paced, fun, suuuper spicy, and just chefs kiss! If you’re looking for a quick SPICY read… THIS 👏🏻 IS 👏🏻THE 👏🏻BOOK!!👏🏻

[Chelsea Hartley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Arc read this and wow!!! What an amazing little read!! If you love Halloween, masked men and iicyify type vibes then I can’t recommend this enough!!! 🙌🙌 I didn’t want it to end!

[Heather Saizar · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a quick, super spicy, melt in your mouth kind of read THIS IS IT! A novella set on Halloween night, which in my opinion makes it even more delectable, gives this book a nice dark element from the get go! This fun little why choose follows our girl Aria for just one night. Great pacing and nice structure makes it perfect for any dark romance reader! And that twist at the end?! Chef’s KISS!

[Melissa Mejia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can i just say OMG!! Allena Scott for this being your first ever Dark Romance book you hit it out of the park!!! You had me from beginning to end with MC biker Ex-Cons and a plus size FMC who owns a bookstore to get ravished by this 2 guys on Halloween, phew!! Chefs kiss to the Author Allena Scott!! Cant wait for the next one!!

[Victoria M · Rating 5 out of 5]

A little biased 😈 because I narrated this audiobook however who doesn’t love a spicy, short Halloween dark romance novella? Killer characters and a fun setting!!! Much love to this amazing author.

[Brooklynn Wofford · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a wild ride from start to finish. Convicts. Plus sized FMC. Halloween night. Smut. What more could you ask for?

[Taila Cantrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allena Scott does it again! She made the transition from fantasy to dark romance completely seamlessly. This novella has me begging for more of Jackson, Beau, and Aria. A great quick Halloween read!

[Breanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

woah buddy 🤣 for a little book, it has everything. it's fast paced, but has a nice build up and I was not disappointed once we got there! it's dark and violent in all the right ways. if you love your trigger warnings, 2 tall mysterious men, and some cemetery sexy time, then this is the book for you 🤣

[Jordynn Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨Beta Review✨

Escaped convicts and the bookstore owner!! Somehow from the jump I just don’t think 60 pages is gunna be enough for me but here we go 😂

Yas Aria!! Girl freaking power!! Leave the trash in the past and let’s enjoy this party!!

Wow idk how Allena packed all that passion and spice in 60 pages but boy did she!! This doesn’t end in a cliffhanger but man oh man does it leave you wanting so much more!

[Shalene Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn’t love Halloween? This holiday short was fun, it was spicy, it was dark, it was naughty, it was the whole package.
Beau and Jackson are on the run, but they can’t help but be drawn to the beauty in the bookstore. Halloween night is the time to indulge in their obsession.
Aria is carrying baggage, but she won’t let that ruin her favorite night of the year. She’s determined to make the most of it!
Ours For Tonight is a wonderful little snack if you’re hungry for a quick, dark romance. And of course there’s the added bonus that it’s take place on the best night of the year! Happy Halloween!

[Brooke · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want a quick SPICY Read, and I mean spicy, you need to checkout this book! Allena is a wonderful author that I'm glad I've gotten a chance to experience! I will say there are a list of TW to read first before you start the book but it took me less than an hour and a half to finish it kept my attention the whole time! I can't wait for the second one, 🤞🏼 there will be another. A great quick read!

[Kelley Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was hooked on the dedication alone , this book is an amazing dark romance, that's short and spicy. I also am a sucker when there's more then one main male character. Also it's Halloween based one of my favorite holidays. Please read your trigger warnings before you read. would recommend this to all my dark romance girls.

[Karen Hudson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who doesn’t love a Halloween read any time of the year? 😍 Short and spicy! 🌶️ Will have you hooked immediately and you won’t be able to put it down! If you love Halloween and spice this was made for you!

[Annika Pendergraph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy guacamole that was such an amazing book I’ve recently gotten really into dark romance and this book was definitely a book I will never forget because of how dark it was. I loved all the spice like fr tho it made me feel tingly which means it had a good amount of spice but also saw the romantic side of it as well. Please everyone go out and read this book you won’t regret it!!!!!

[Susan Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book for those rainy chilly nights with a nice cinnamon candle burning!! 🎃

i will definitely be rereading this book!!

Allena mixed the perfect amount of back story in the beginning to get you interested! Then hits you with the good stuff!!!


If you love revenge, motorcycle clubs, best friends, Halloween spooky vibes…this is the book for you!!

The last paragraph was *chefs kiss*

And the main character is a plus sized female! How can it get any better?!

[Amanda Lane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Allena Scott is unhinged in the best way possible 🤣 book 2 please 🙏🏻

[Erika Richards · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of SPICE and everything nice! It is a quick read, perfect for the person who wants to get down and dirty, without the slow burn! The Halloween setting is perfect and the plot twist at the end is epic!

I cannot wait for book 2 in this duet to see what treats this Spicy trip has up their sleeve!

[Tashii Sainsbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Ours for Tonight By @authorallenascott

Omg this book!!! 😱😱 I have no words! I loved it!

This book hooked me from the beginning, I couldn't put it down! I read it in one sitting!

I absolutely love the storyline and how the characters are portrayed!

This a very hooking novella!

Aria deserves someone who loves her for her and doesn't break her heart.

Jacob is a waste of space of a man and deserves what he gets.

The ending is just 😱 I need the next one! 🖤

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ours for tonight is soo good. The drama right in the beginning had me shook. The Fmc did what had to be done and Baby I was here for it. The storyline is good and flows easily, the drama had you on the edge of you seat along with the mini back story on the MMC'S that leaves you wanting to know more. The spice was soo good I highlighted some parts to recreate later with my boyfriend. The masks to hide the identities as well as add that extra mystery and spice. The way Ghost and Skull took care of her while doing the nastyyyyyy was oh my god chefs kiss. Will 100% recommend this book to others and re-read it. -Jay

[Shalynne Morales · Rating 5 out of 5]

✨ ARC Read Review – Ours for Tonight ✨
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Let me just say… I need more after that ending! 😩 This spicy little novella gave me everything I didn’t know I needed. From page one, I was hooked—the plot was clear, the pacing was perfect, and the spice? Chef’s kiss. 🔥

We’ve got tattooed, muscular, mysterious criminals 👀 obsessed with a curvy bookstore owner? Say less. Aria’s story had me glued to the page, and Halloween has never been this unforgettable.

This book is absolutely unhinged in the best way—fun, filthy, and full of tension. If you're into fast-paced, steamy Halloween reads, Ours for Tonight needs to be at the top of your TBR. Don’t walk—run! 🖤📚🥵

[Diana Martins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pumpkin

A perfect short dark story, set on Halloween night.

It’s a steamy MFM romance, and it delivers everything it promises.

The FMC is incredibly lovable — she’s the kind of character who doesn’t back down when someone crosses the line.
And the MMCs? They’re the best kind of morally gray heroes — willing to do whatever it takes to make things right, even if it means getting their hands dirty.
They're perfectly imperfect for each other.

What was meant to be just one night — the fulfillment of a wish — turns into something that feels like it deserves much more.
The story ends with an open ending, leaving the sense that there’s still so much that could happen.

I loved it and truly hope we get more of these characters in the future. It ended far too soon.

Audio:
The narrator did an excellent job bringing the FMC to life and perfectly capturing her personality.
While a male voice would have been a nice addition, the female narration works very well since the FMC is at the center of the story.
It felt like listening to the book being read aloud.

[Nichole Bunnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

⛓️🪦Beta Review Time🪦⛓️

First off, the way Allena has went from Romantasy to Dark romance and still managed to pull off an amazing book is flawless!

Ours for tonight is one of the best dark romance novellas I have read in a while! Ghost👻 and Skull☠️ know exactly what they want and when they want it! Our girl Aria just happened to be the lucky lady 👀🖤

A cute plus size FMC that owns a bookshop, and 2 mysterious men she can only have for one night, and of course it’s Halloween! Who wouldn’t want to get chased through a graveyard🪦 and taken by 2 insanely hot men👀🤪

Moral of my review lol definitely worth the read! Especially if you absolutely love spice and Halloween! I hope you’ll love it just as much as I did🖤😘

[Katelyn Delone · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 as always with the amazing Allena. Now this was our girls first at some realllll dark romance and when I say dark I mean hehe dark. But of course she has knocked it out of the park as I knew she would. Keep in mind this a very short read, events happen quickly but that’s the point it’s a short little halloween night novella. Butttt guess what she’s going to have another one coming out in February of 2026! So excited. All in all if you love two hot men and a baddie FMC go read this. ❤️‍🔥

[Jazmin Ariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this little novela book! This was so cute and sexy and crazy! So many turns I could have gotten while lash. Honestly she should have done more than just punched her best friend. Jackson and beau were just wonderfully beautiful men that I can’t wait to see more of!! 💜 Allena Scott this is amazing and I can’t wait to read more of your work!

[Felicia Mathis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short, sweet, and delicious!

This book was deliciously sexy! I loved the characters, the story, and the UNHINGED SPICE! If you are looking for a dark, spicy, quick read, this is definitely the book you need to pick up! I look forward to seeing what comes next in this series, as it is a duet! Wonderful work on this book Allena!

[Emily Meeks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m one of the ARC readers, and when I tell you I couldn’t put this book down. I could not! It’s a short read, but who doesn’t love that? It’s down & dirty. Especially with the spice. Jackson and Beau will forever hold a special place in my heart! This is a book where all your kinks can be satisfied 😝🤌🏻🥵

[Kailene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew... Such a good quick read! I can't wait for more!!!! Hot heavy and right to the point. I love the chemistry with the characters and the build-up of story lines. This book leaves you wanting more than just one night.